HR 5811 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to permit temporarily the transportation of foreign-flag vessels of passengers between certain ports in the Continental United States and ports in Puerto Rico.

Introduced 1977-03-30· Sponsored by Resident Commissioner Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1977-03-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue permits to foreign flag vessels allowing them to carry passengers from ports on the east and gulf coasts of the United States and ports in Puerto Rico until such time as the Secretary determines that there is sufficient service on United States vessels to carry such trade.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only